Health Tip: Coping With Menopausal Symptoms
Many women don't require special treatment for menopausal symptoms, the National Women's Health Information Center says.
The agency says some women may be helped by the following suggestions:
- Keep cool by avoiding spicy foods and hot beverages, caffeine, stress and being in warm temperatures.
- Use a vaginal lubricant to treat dryness.
- Get plenty of exercise (but not too close to bedtime).
- Eat a healthy diet, avoiding junk food.
- Get plenty of rest. Keep your bedroom dark, quiet and cool, and avoid a daytime nap.
Health Tip: When Menopause Begins
The onset of menopause signals more than just an end to a woman's menstrual cycle.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists lists these changes that commonly affect women during menopause:
- Irregular periods, heavy bleeding or periods that stop.
- Hot flashes.
- Night sweats and difficulty sleeping.
- Vaginal dryness and reduced bladder control.
- Thinning, weakening bones.
- Moodiness, diminished memory and reduced concentration.
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